Book 1 of Alpha Wolf: Mate Mine

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A million thoughts were running through Elena’s mind, too fast for her to catch up with them. Rex had deliberately confided to Mirko, her mate with whom they had quarrelled over their past love life, that she was still a virgin. That only meant that Mirko, during their fight, already knew that she had kept herself for her mate. For HIM.

Great...just great.

“Seriously Rex?!” Incredulity and annoyance crossed her face, as she stared at him, guilt clouded his eyes. “Why on earth did you have to tell my mate!?”

“As if he won’t realize it alone.” Rex muttered under his breath.

“Excuse me! Argggh, I should-” She cut herself off, looking for the nearest thing that she could use to hurt him with. Settling on her bedside lamp, she grabbed it and whacked him repeatedly on the arms as hard as possible.

The Shameless Rex began to laugh with his baritone voice, although he did wince a little.

Elena kept an indignant expression despite the corner of her mouth twitching into a smile.

It would be too exhausting to be pissed at her friend anyway.

Not that she would ever admit it to Rex, but he was right: ultimately, Mirko would have known about her virginity, regardless.

“Damn, El!! All this makes a lot of sense!” Rex had already overcome the shock of the news. Typical Rex: the guy could not remain in any state other than being annoyingly happy.

“All his strange behavior and threatening growls! Oh my god! The poor soul was only territorial” He slapped his face with such force that Elena jumped in surprise. Soon, a huge red rash covered his entire right cheek.

But he didn’t seem to care at all.

"Territorial?” A confused Elena was completely ignored.

“I’m so foolish! I had all the clues right in front of my face!” He continued, pacing into the room with his hands behind his back. Then suddenly he stopped, smirking at Elena.

“I always knew you would end up with a bad Alpha mate! Someone fierce and powerful, someone capable of protecting you properly. And who better than the Black Devil himself?” Rex grinned, slapping her on the shoulder, again too strongly, making her groan. Another typical Rex behavior: whenever he got too excited, the werewolf used too much force.

She was already regretting sharing her secret with her so-called best friend...

“I never really imagined you with a mate like that Crystal Wolf Alpha’s puppy or someone weak like that farmer boy you used to date.” He explained, shoving more food in his mouth.

“Hey! Riccardo is an Alpha!”

Rex shrugged as if she had said something useless.

Whenever someone made a statement, Elena’s instinct kicked in and she felt the need to contradict or find a plausible argument to deny the other’s claim. She could have been a great lawyer in a different life.

“And he’s a giant, El. You look like a dwarf next to him.” He began to laugh at his own joke.

“Oh, thank you very much, after all I’m only 5.7ft (1.77m)!” She said sarcastically, though her cheeks glowed red thinking about the size of Mirko. Without a doubt, he was larger than the usual Alpha male…

“But really, I’m so happy for you! You’ve found your mate!”

Rex tackled-hugged her, lifting her feet up off the ground and compressing the poor girl in his famous bone-crushing bear-hug.

A Rex’s speciality.

“I can’t breathe!” Her struggles and giggles were ignored as the “hug” continued.

After a while, the two smiling friends sat down on the bed again, concentrating on the sugary treats. Both lost in their thoughts… in their small private worlds.

“Damn, I understand why you didn’t say anything to anyone.” Rex interrupted the silence, placing his elbows on his knees, staring intently at her.

“But El, you have to fight for what you want and what’s meant to be.”

Concern and seriousness clouded his features, all the playfulness gone. Elena felt a tightening in her heart.

“Shit! You will become the Luna of Black Devil! I still find it hard to believe and-”

“Honestly, that’s the main reason I didn’t utter a single word.” Elena snorted, lying on the bed, and staring at the ceiling. When the mattress moved, she turned to her friend.

“He is perfect for me, Rex. There is no one else like him.” She admitted in a dreamy voice.

His giggles made her smile.

“Of course there is no one like The Black Alpha! You may have the curtain of love draped over your eyes El, but I don’t. The guy is terrifying. I will never forget how he killed all the Alpha Ciro’s warriors at school, during the attack. As if they were insignificant little ants and he was an evil child who enjoyed grinding them.”

His thrill of terror did not go unnoticed. Was her mate so frightening to make someone like Rex tremble?

“Come on, he was defending us! The only thing is that, err, well, he’s not really ... how can I explain myself? A relationship expert” She chuckled, covering her eyes.

“Really?! I bet he fuck-”

“Don’t you dare continue the sentence if you don’t want to die now” Her angry bark surprised him momentarily.

“Ok ok! Relax” He choked out, trying to hold back his laugh, and dodging her punch.

“Wow you and Marco both paired with two Black Devils! Too cool! “Rex clapped his hands, excited.

“Hey, maybe Mirko has a sister? “His lips lifted into a grin as Elena rolled her eyes.

“Do you really want to mess with his sister?” She taunted him, although no one had mentioned Mirko’s family before. Elena doubted he had anyone left. One more thing to ask him in the future…

“Jokes aside,” Rex said, his features softening. “I really have to ask you ...”

He paused, looking uncomfortable, as if he was choosing his words wisely.

“How does he behave with you? I mean, I know you wouldn’t let him do anything bad, but, err, you know, I have to ask you regardless. As a precaution.”

His shoulders tensed, anxiously anticipating her response.

“How does he treat you? Did he ... force you into something?”

Protectiveness and older brother attitude went into action. Although it was extremely cute and sweet, Elena did not appreciate anyone speaking in those terms about Mirko.

“Come on, do you see a mark on my neck?” Elena retorted, rolling her eyes.

“Well, no, and it’s amazing and surprising enough that he hasn’t done it yet ... but he is The Black Devil Alpha! The one and only! Holy Shit!!”

Elena chuckled. It was crystal clear that her friend was taking a while to accept the fact that she was the companion of Black Alpha.

Before the girl could reply, the door swung open.

Elena flinched as Rex shook his head, sighing exaggeratedly. How had they not been able to detect the new smell approaching?! They were probably too distracted and engaged in their conversation.

“Well well well ... look at the two traitors. The Alpha’s daughter and the Gamma’s son, locked up in the room, exchanging secrets and leaving the most important person out.”

Marco was there, naked, in all his glory. He had just kicked the door open, sending it to hit the wall. Typical Marco’s drama.

The new Black Devil Beta had quickly recovered from the horrible accident and had regained his usual confidence and vitality again. At least on the surface… Elena had heard him scream in his sleep several times ... Luckily, Marco was in good hands. Crucifero never left his side. It was surprising that he was not there, at that moment, to growl and puff like an angry Pitbull.

“Ok bro, we know very well that you have a mate and everything, but can you stop showing it off so much?!” Rex groaned.

Marco and Crucifero had practically been one person since they had made peace. Most of the time they slept in Marco’s room, as their future home was not yet finished.

“So, Elena, do you have anything to tell me?!” His pierced blue eyes narrowed as a mischievous smile slowly formed on his lips.

Elena’s eyes closed for a second, her face a mixture of resignation and dread.

“Really bro, I love you, but you could shower! The smell of sex stinks! ” Rex crunched his nose cutely.

“Oh, my dear naïve Rexilio! Do not worry! One day you will find your mate too and you will have access to unlimited 24/7 mind-blowing sex. Stay positive my friend! ” Marco sang out before averting his attention to the girl, who tried to look busy, rearranging the bags of cakes.

“So?” Marco stood there, his hands on his hips and the biggest grin he had ever worn.

Waiting.

“Yea, I do have to tell you something.” She finally admitted.

The next moment a chorus of screams, grunts and exclamations invaded the room, amid powerful hugs, crazy bounces and happy dances. Their private Monday evening completely forgotten in front of the news…the Alpha’s daughter had found his mate.

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